Ariane Lange
@arianelange.bsky.social
I cover regional transportation at the Sacramento Bee, and I would love to receive an email about dangerous roads near you: alange@sacbee.com
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Worth reading every line of this heartbreaking, enraging piece that tells the story of just one of the 4000 people killed by cars every year in CA & the effect of his death on his family. The driver, who ran a red light, got off with a little probation & got to keep her license. Shameful
She says her brother was murdered. In California, the crash was an ‘accident’
4,000 Californians die in car crashes each year, usually in preventable collisions. Why?
www.sacbee.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Worth reading every line of this heartbreaking, enraging piece that tells the story of just one of the 4000 people killed by cars every year in CA & the effect of his death on his family. The driver, who ran a red light, got off with a little probation & got to keep her license. Shameful
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Ariane Lange at the Sac Bee and Jose Fermoso at Oaklandside are the only reporters in California (or anywhere, as far as I'm aware) who are actually covering traffic violence as the public health and social crisis that it is.
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I wrote about public transit demand, vehicular homicide, dangerous roads and the lack of urgency around responding to any of them. It's also a story about a pedestrian who died in a crash—Drew Pringle, 21—and the staggering grief borne by his sister Erika. www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
She says her brother was murdered. In California, the crash was an ‘accident’
4,000 Californians die in car crashes each year, usually in preventable collisions. Why?
www.sacbee.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Ariane Lange at the Sac Bee and Jose Fermoso at Oaklandside are the only reporters in California (or anywhere, as far as I'm aware) who are actually covering traffic violence as the public health and social crisis that it is.
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"On paper, policymakers make lofty commitments to public transportation and road safety, placing the utmost value on human life. In practice, human life is not as important as the convenience of drivers — a policy choice that endangers every person in California."
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She says her brother was murdered. In California, the crash was an ‘accident’
4,000 Californians die in car crashes each year, usually in preventable collisions. Why?
www.modbee.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:58 PM
"On paper, policymakers make lofty commitments to public transportation and road safety, placing the utmost value on human life. In practice, human life is not as important as the convenience of drivers — a policy choice that endangers every person in California."
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Okay it's not the point but I love that at the end of this video of Dana Williamson no-commenting her way from the courthouse to the car waiting at the curb you can hear someone shouting "GET OUT OF THE BIKE LANE. F*CKING GET OUT OF THE BIKE LANE." www.tiktok.com/@sacramentob...
Dana Williamson, former chief of staff for Gov. #GavinNewsom, and Sacramento consultant, was arrested Nov. 12, 2025, on federal conspiracy and fraud charges. #federalcharges #conspiracy #fraud ✍️ Lia ...
TikTok video by The Sacramento Bee
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November 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Okay it's not the point but I love that at the end of this video of Dana Williamson no-commenting her way from the courthouse to the car waiting at the curb you can hear someone shouting "GET OUT OF THE BIKE LANE. F*CKING GET OUT OF THE BIKE LANE." www.tiktok.com/@sacramentob...
I wrote about public transit demand, vehicular homicide, dangerous roads and the lack of urgency around responding to any of them. It's also a story about a pedestrian who died in a crash—Drew Pringle, 21—and the staggering grief borne by his sister Erika. www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
She says her brother was murdered. In California, the crash was an ‘accident’
4,000 Californians die in car crashes each year, usually in preventable collisions. Why?
www.sacbee.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I wrote about public transit demand, vehicular homicide, dangerous roads and the lack of urgency around responding to any of them. It's also a story about a pedestrian who died in a crash—Drew Pringle, 21—and the staggering grief borne by his sister Erika. www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
How do we get back to thots doing drugs in a cave
My latest AI feature dives into a nebulous movement of people sharing esoteric codes, manifestos, glyphs, diagrams, and poetry generated with chatbots, all of it based around theories of AI sentience and mysterious metaphors about spirals.
This Spiral-Obsessed AI 'Cult' Spreads Mystical Delusions Through Chatbots
A patchwork of internet communities is devoted to the project of ‘awakening’ more digital companions through arcane and enigmatic prompts.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:38 PM
How do we get back to thots doing drugs in a cave
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New: The family of a man who died after he was found unresponsive in the jail has filed a lawsuit.
He died in August of a drug-related cause. The Sheriff's Office did not announce it to the public.
With @emmahall.bsky.social
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He died in August of a drug-related cause. The Sheriff's Office did not announce it to the public.
With @emmahall.bsky.social
www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
Family of man who died after being found in Sacramento jail cell files lawsuit
Jarred Barabino, 32, died in August after he was found unresponsive in the Sacramento Main Jail.
www.sacbee.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:22 PM
New: The family of a man who died after he was found unresponsive in the jail has filed a lawsuit.
He died in August of a drug-related cause. The Sheriff's Office did not announce it to the public.
With @emmahall.bsky.social
www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
He died in August of a drug-related cause. The Sheriff's Office did not announce it to the public.
With @emmahall.bsky.social
www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
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The @pghguild.com strike paper's top story: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit orders the PG to restore the striking journalists' contract, including its health care plan, and bargain a new one, and strikers are looking forward to returning to work: www.unionprogress.com/2025/11/10/t...
Third Circuit Court of Appeals rules for striking Pittsburgh journalists - Pittsburgh Union Progress
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on Monday morning ruled for the journalists of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh in the federal case behind their more than three-year strike at the Pit...
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November 10, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The @pghguild.com strike paper's top story: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit orders the PG to restore the striking journalists' contract, including its health care plan, and bargain a new one, and strikers are looking forward to returning to work: www.unionprogress.com/2025/11/10/t...
When I inquired about a Caltrans robot dog that reportedly caught a human thief, I assumed I'd be working on a complex project about a person yanked into the criminal justice system by "AI," and the implications for humanity. Humbled to report that was not the case. www.sacbee.com/news/local/t...
AI hype? Caltrans robot dog gets credit for solving a crime that never happened
Reports of the robot’s crime-fighting appear to have been exaggerated.
www.sacbee.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
When I inquired about a Caltrans robot dog that reportedly caught a human thief, I assumed I'd be working on a complex project about a person yanked into the criminal justice system by "AI," and the implications for humanity. Humbled to report that was not the case. www.sacbee.com/news/local/t...
"The Nevada County District Attorney’s Office has, in at least three criminal cases in recent weeks, filed briefing citing to fabricated (legal) authority"!
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AI caused errors in a criminal case, Northern California prosecutor says
A Nevada County prosecutor used AI to develop a motion in a criminal case, resulting in false legal citations, the DA says.
www.sacbee.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:52 PM
"The Nevada County District Attorney’s Office has, in at least three criminal cases in recent weeks, filed briefing citing to fabricated (legal) authority"!
www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
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What a sweet-looking family! This is heartbreaking.
Sacramento family launches GoFundMe after father of 5 fatally struck at Marysville and Del Paso boulevards Sunday night
Father of 5 fatally struck in North Sacramento ID’d; family launches GoFundMe
Sacramento family launches GoFundMe after father of 5 fatally struck at Marysville and Del Paso boulevards Sunday night
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November 7, 2025 at 12:41 AM
What a sweet-looking family! This is heartbreaking.
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Union statement and Conde statement
November 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Union statement and Conde statement
I appreciate Thien Ho saying that this rapist and murderer gave the impression of "a sloppy grandpa or an alcoholic uncle whom you avoided at all costs during Thanksgiving dinner.” www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
Sacramento DA reveals push to convict Golden State Killer: ‘Never stopped searching’
The case against Joseph James DeAngelo almost slipped out of Sacramento’s hands — Thien Ho writes how it didn’t in new book.
www.sacbee.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I appreciate Thien Ho saying that this rapist and murderer gave the impression of "a sloppy grandpa or an alcoholic uncle whom you avoided at all costs during Thanksgiving dinner.” www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
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tired: leaders throw folks under the bus
wired: leaders invite folks on the bus in a dedicated lane
wired: leaders invite folks on the bus in a dedicated lane
November 5, 2025 at 3:44 AM
tired: leaders throw folks under the bus
wired: leaders invite folks on the bus in a dedicated lane
wired: leaders invite folks on the bus in a dedicated lane
I believe this is the first time I have seen "Good luck, losers" in a subhed in The Sacramento Bee
GOP challenges Prop. 50 in court, hours after Democrats’ decisive victory www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
GOP challenges Prop. 50 in court, hours after Democrats’ decisive victory
“Good luck, losers,” Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office said online in response to the state GOP lawsuit.
www.sacbee.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I believe this is the first time I have seen "Good luck, losers" in a subhed in The Sacramento Bee
The 61st death in my spreadsheet since Jan. 1, 2024. Less than two years of tracking Sacramento traffic deaths.
The unidentified man was struck just before 6:30 p.m. Monday at Sheldon Road and Butterscotch Way, the Sacramento Police Department said.
Pedestrian fatally struck in south Sacramento intersection, police say
The unidentified man was struck just before 6:30 p.m. Monday at Sheldon Road and Butterscotch Way, the Sacramento Police Department said.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The 61st death in my spreadsheet since Jan. 1, 2024. Less than two years of tracking Sacramento traffic deaths.
Two pedestrians struck—one killed, one severely injured—in Arden Arcade. The intersection is right near my old apartment, and I know it well. It's a scary place to walk. Fulton is wide and straight, and drivers treat it like a freeway. Many tear through at 50+ mph. www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
Pedestrian dead, another seriously injured after being hit by car in Arden Arcade
DUI is not suspected, according to the California Highway Patrol.
www.sacbee.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Two pedestrians struck—one killed, one severely injured—in Arden Arcade. The intersection is right near my old apartment, and I know it well. It's a scary place to walk. Fulton is wide and straight, and drivers treat it like a freeway. Many tear through at 50+ mph. www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
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New: Sacramento County paid consulting firm $75K for homeless meeting, prep
www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
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Sacramento County paid firm nearly $75K for homeless meeting
Sacramento County is paying a consulting firm up to $74,800 to help elected officials figure out how to reorganize the way they respond to homelessness crisis.
www.sacbee.com
October 30, 2025 at 11:44 PM
New: Sacramento County paid consulting firm $75K for homeless meeting, prep
www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
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Great coverage from @emorwee.bsky.social of the first entire unit to be let go at CBS News under new management: the climate team 🙃 heated.world/p/cbs-news-k...
The fall of the CBS News climate team
David Ellison, the new pro-Trump chief executive of Paramount Skydance, has dismantled the best climate change reporting team in cable news.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Great coverage from @emorwee.bsky.social of the first entire unit to be let go at CBS News under new management: the climate team 🙃 heated.world/p/cbs-news-k...
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Illinois will effectively eliminate parking minimum requirements in ~all of Chicago and much of its suburbs thanks to the transit funding bill that passed last night.
Also contains parking reform! This is a preliminary map of Chicagoland based on the People Over Parking Act provision.
It would also apply downstate though!
It would also apply downstate though!
October 31, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Illinois will effectively eliminate parking minimum requirements in ~all of Chicago and much of its suburbs thanks to the transit funding bill that passed last night.
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Read about this and the other outrageous ways the California DMV enables deadly driving in the excellent @calmatters.org License to Kill series.
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15 DUIs, still driving: California's failure to take repeat drunk drivers off the road
As alcohol-related roadway deaths spike across the state, a CalMatters investigation finds California has some of the weakest DUI laws in the country.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Read about this and the other outrageous ways the California DMV enables deadly driving in the excellent @calmatters.org License to Kill series.
calmatters.org/investigatio...
calmatters.org/investigatio...
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California has some of the most lenient drunk driving laws in the nation.
You can still get a license after receiving 6(!!) DUIs!
You can still get a license after receiving 6(!!) DUIs!
October 30, 2025 at 6:43 PM
California has some of the most lenient drunk driving laws in the nation.
You can still get a license after receiving 6(!!) DUIs!
You can still get a license after receiving 6(!!) DUIs!
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The burning of fossil fuels reached a new record last year.
"Avoiding every fraction of a degree of warming is critically important." @williamripple.bsky.social @michaelemann.bsky.social @petergleick.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/... @coveringclimatenow.org @sejorg.bsky.social
"Avoiding every fraction of a degree of warming is critically important." @williamripple.bsky.social @michaelemann.bsky.social @petergleick.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/... @coveringclimatenow.org @sejorg.bsky.social
Humanity is on path toward 'climate chaos,' scientists warn
Global use of fossil fuels rose to a new record last year, releasing even more greenhouse gases. Humanity is 'hurtling toward climate chaos,' scientists warn.
www.latimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The burning of fossil fuels reached a new record last year.
"Avoiding every fraction of a degree of warming is critically important." @williamripple.bsky.social @michaelemann.bsky.social @petergleick.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/... @coveringclimatenow.org @sejorg.bsky.social
"Avoiding every fraction of a degree of warming is critically important." @williamripple.bsky.social @michaelemann.bsky.social @petergleick.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/... @coveringclimatenow.org @sejorg.bsky.social
Watching the California vehicle weight task force meeting. The task force is considering how the state might try to rein in dangerously large vehicles that cause a disproportionate amount of death on our roadways
October 29, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Watching the California vehicle weight task force meeting. The task force is considering how the state might try to rein in dangerously large vehicles that cause a disproportionate amount of death on our roadways